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Freshman
Seminar Class
All freshmen,
except those enrolled in Honors English I during first semester, are
required to take the Freshman Seminar class.
Mission:
The Freshman Seminar Class strives to provide academic opportunities
and preparation for the success of first-year high school students.
Goals:
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To
give students the basic skills necessary to succeed academically
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To
give students the opportunity to develop higher-level thinking and
decision-making abilities
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To
increase the number of students staying in school until graduation
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To
increase the number of students participating in more rigorous
academic courses
Objectives:
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To
prepare students to perform successfully in reading across the
curriculum
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To
prepare students to perform successfully in language arts across the
curriculum
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To
prepare student to use a variety of study skills
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To
prepare students to use critical thinking and processing skills
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To
assist student development of school-appropriate social skills
Study Units Include:
Computer Skills Technology,
Study Skills, Basic Reading/Writing Skills, Careers, Post-Secondary
Decisions, Human Relations,
Social Skills
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